Kia Forte: Button Engine Start System / ESCL(Electronic Steering Column Lock)

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Button Engine Start System / ESCL(Electronic Steering Column Lock)

Schematic diagrams

Connector and Terminal funciton

Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Body - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

3.	Remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds. (Refer to Body - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")

Remove the electronic steering column lock (A) by loosening the mounting bolts after disconnecting the connector (B).

Tightening torque : 6.9 - 12.8 N·m (0.7 - 1.3 kgf·m, 5.0 - 9.4 lb·ft)

Installation

Install in the reverse order of removal.

Do not reuse the shear bolts.

When installing the new shear bolts to the electronic steering column lock, tighten the shear bolts until its head is cut off.

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